AIM Production of bioplastic from banana peels
INTRODUCTION
Plastic offers a variety of benefits, in a variety of shapes, such as sheets, panels, film, which can all
be flexible as the application requires. However, use of too many plastics results in massive
harmful effects. It takes longer time to degrade which is estimated about 500 years to degrade and
will become toxic after decomposed. The objective of this study is to produce biodegradable
plastic from banana peels as a substitute for the conventional plastic and to prove that the starch
in the banana peel could be used in the production of the biodegradable plastic.
Use of too many plastics results in massive harmful effects. It takes longer time to degrade
which is estimated about 500 years to degrade and will become toxic after decomposed. The
objective of this study is to produce biodegradable plastic from banana peels as a substitute for
the conventional plastic and to prove that the starch in the banana peel could be used in the
production of the biodegradable plastic. The strength of the film was determined using the
elongation test by comparing the biodegradable film with a control film and a synthetic plastic. In
the soil burial degradation test, the intensity of degradation was tested for all three types of film
and the biodegradable film degraded at a rapid rate compared to control film while the synthetic
plastic did not degrade at all.
Based on all the testing that was carried out, the biodegradable film from banana peel is
the best and ideal overall compared to the control and synthetic plastic. Hence, it can be used in
the industry for various application such as molding and packaging, at the same time rescuing the
environment from potential harm by synthetic plastics.
Basically they are useful for durability and strength ,easy to degrade at 185 degree celcius
moisture resistance , consume less in production , they are non toxic or less toxic , they don,t
undergo significant change.
Objective
1. To prepare starch rich extract from banana peels
2. To prepare bioplastic from the banana peel extract
3. To check chemical characteristics of bioplastic
4. To check physical characteristics of bioplastic
5. Properties flexibility composition
Work Plan
1 . Collect the sample of banana peels
2. Make a paste of banana peel with a blender
3. Extraction of starch from banana peel
4. Production of biodegradable plastic
MATERIALS AND REQUIRED
MATERIALS: -
Banana peels
0.1N HCl
Glycerol
0.5N NaOH
Hot Air Oven
Blender
METHODS:-
1] Preparation of Banana peels:
Step 1:
Banana peels are removed and converted into small pieces. Then peels are dip in sodium
metabisulphite (0.2M) solution for 45 minutes.
Step 2
The water is decanted from the beaker and the peels are now left to dry on filter paper for
about 30 minutes.
PROTOCOL
Step 1:
26gm of banana paste is placed in a beṣaker.
Step 2:
3ml of (0.1 N) HCl is added to this mixture and stirred using glass rod.
Step 3:
2ml Plasticizer (Glycerol) is added and stirred.
Step 4:
0.3 N NaOH is added according to pH desired, after a desired residence time
Step 5:
The mixture is spread on a aluminum foil and this is put in the oven 80C and is baked.
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Step 6:
The aluminum foil is allowed to cool and the film is scraped off the surface
Applications
1. It They degrade in environment without creating any pollution.
2. It can be used for making plastic bags.
3. Bioplastic can also be recycled and are non-toxic.
4. Less energy is used in their production.
5. Less carbon emissions are generated.
6. Less plastic pollution.
